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61. The Major Gift Ask: Courage, Conviction, and Creativity in Fundraising
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Do you ever find yourself wondering how to define a major gift, or how to identify potential donors? We're demystifying major gifts, discussing the criteria to identify prospects, and how to cultivate these into significant contributions for your organization. Notably, we will address common misconceptions about major donors and emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships before making the ask. We will also share some invaluable data tips and strategies to help you navigate this often daunting process.
Are you ready to push past your comfort zone and make the big ask for a major gift? This episode will equip you with some essential tactics to do just that. We introduce the concept of the 'Courage Sandwich' and talk about how to prepare yourself internally and externally for the conversation. Plus, learn how to handle the objections, the "noes" and what to say if you totally miss the mark!
We'll explore how to replace traditional fundraising approaches with creative ones and how to leverage technology for process automation and optimization. So, let's get you ready to make the major gift ask with confidence, conviction, and courage.
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Chapters
1. 61. The Major Gift Ask: Courage, Conviction, and Creativity in Fundraising (00:00:00)
2. Cultivating Major Gifts (00:00:02)
3. Maximizing Major Gift Fundraising Success (00:09:45)
4. Major Giving Practices and Fundraising Challenges (00:19:35)
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